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a2 tribune october 15 1986 parent teacher looks at education by lynda williams bye see you later these are familiar words to pa rents as their children head out for daily student jobs at area schools all have something in common affecting their daily routines this column will try to raise issues provide suggestions answer questions and look at situations we as parents cope with on a daytoday basis during the school year my name is lynda williams ive been involved in the school system as both a teacher and a parent we have three children a boy in grade 9 and two girls one in grades 7 and another in grade 2 jeff in high school brings a new twist to the same issues heather is in special program ming at a facility other than our close neighbourhood school and amy is enrolled in french im mersion three children in three diffe rent schools means we attend many meettheteacher nights and concerts ive always been involved in education either in the clas sroom as a parent representative or as a volunteer writing a col umn on education has been some thing ive always wanted to do ill be interested in your re sponses your questions your sug gestions and your criticisms we all contribute hardearned tax dollars towards education and we all can become involved one way or another children have beenback in school about seven weeks now have you filled in all the forms you know the ones name address home phone number work phone number neighbors phone number etc they may seem rather repetative if your son or daughter is in the same school as last year but theyre very im portant if you have one or two flmifkuillc 150 stores services nciuxng eatons wooico miracu foodmart s f amous players cinemas fait winter sport leisure show it wednesday october 15th to saturday october 18th babysitting tuesdaysaturday 1030 am330 pm hwy 7 at mccowan rd in the heart of markhamundnville 4776600 owned and operated by jds investments umtted 3 j rsjmorkuillc itrrlrt ar tjil f i eatons half price october perm 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i enriching teachers actually like to hear from interested parents its nice to know theres support on the home front support and praise are positive steps to learn ing teachers with the help of pa rents can create a very stimulat ing learning atmosphere all teachers should be able to supply you with the curriculum for each subject taught youll know in a general way the direc tion the course will follow students in grades k to 13 yes even high school enjoy learning if you are planning a special trip knowing the curriculum now may help you plan something pertinent to this years education while en joying a holiday elsewhere no im not suggesting you drag the kids to every museum historical monument or centre in sight but if one such outing can be arranged during a holiday it will prove very beneficial what better way to learn than to experience it first hand all students have received a newsletter or handbook with goals policies and general items related to each school if you have not received yours ask your child i if its still in hisher school bag covered with cookie crumbs or the locker you know that crum pled piece of paper in the back of i the top shelf im sure the school office has two or three extras if the lost cannot be found showing an interest can make for a very successful parent- teacher relationship that will be- nefit your child lets all become more involved in education northland i ualllkil3 j winter twilight trisha romance special christmas commission order now and receive 20 off custom framing 60 bollock drive markham 2941104 hours monfri 108 saturday 106 sunday closed fe b 1 a 11 m d l i chicken breast iewprovencale uffed with monterey jack cheese s tomato sauce 8x5 oz tit jh a 1 reg 1649 bacon wrapped filet mignon 8x170gapprox6oz mm s295 262 ea ready to bake lasagna e25 2 lb tray om9 d89 4 lb tray reg 1099 new york striploin steaks bs8 12 x 6 oz w regs2675 jpffer expires oct 2186 or while quantities last we offer j we promise we guarantee the 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